Nintendo has officially closed the digital stores for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, causing concern for video game preservation. A hero, who spent almost a year and a significant amount of money, bought and downloaded all available games from the 3DS store, with the help of his team. They encountered technical problems and had to work around limitations, such as a maximum limit on downloads and a limit on the amount of money that could be spent on shopping cards. The games were then given to a foundation for preservation.
The speaker reminisces about the Nintendo 3DS, its unique features, and its place in Nintendo's history as the last "crazy" console. They appreciate the 3DS's design and the risks Nintendo took in creating it. The speaker believes that Nintendo's next console will be an improved Switch, with less risk-taking due to the high cost of development and the need to maintain a single system.
The speaker also shares their own experience with the 3DS, including playing games and using its capture card to record videos. They express a desire to buy a new 3DS model, specifically the New Nintendo 3DS XL, to play Mario games and experience the original hardware.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Nintendo officially closed the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS digital stores on March 27th.
2. The closure of the digital stores resulted in the loss of several titles that were only available digitally.
3. Some games were not re-released for other systems, and are now no longer available for purchase.
4. A team, led by a hero, bought and downloaded all the games available on the 3DS and Wii U digital stores before they closed.
5. The team took almost a year to buy and download all the games due to technical limitations and maximum download limits.
6. The team had to buy Nintendo shopping cards and claim the codes to purchase the games.
7. The games were preserved and given to a foundation to ensure their availability for future generations.
8. The Nintendo 3DS was the last handheld-only console released by Nintendo.
9. The 3DS was the first Nintendo console to have a significant number of digital-only titles.
10. The 3DS had a unique feature that allowed for 3D gameplay without the need for glasses.
11. Nintendo has a history of releasing consoles with innovative features, such as the Game Boy and Virtual Boy.
12. The company has traditionally released two separate systems: a portable console and a home console.
13. The Nintendo Switch combined the two systems into one, eliminating the need for separate consoles.
14. The next Nintendo console, expected to be released next year, is likely to be an improved version of the Switch.